Author: Courtney Sperlazza, MPH

The Complete Guide to Starting an Elimination Diet Do certain foods leave you feeling bloated, drained of energy or with brain fog? If so, the reason could be on your plate. An elimination diet can help spot hidden food sensitivities and intolerances by systematically removing and reintroducing foods. Around 20%...

Magnesium is one of the most fascinating micronutrients. It affects everything from energy to brain function—but many people of all ages are not getting enough magnesium. That’s why a magnesium supplement can be beneficial. Not all magnesium supplements are the same; some forms are better for energy, while others are...

Intermittent fasting is a popular eating pattern where you alternate between periods of eating and fasting. Some benefits of intermittent fasting include supporting memory, healthy weight management, longevity and improved insulin sensitivity. The Bulletproof Diet integrates intermittent fasting with its unique approach to food and nutrition. One key component is...

Along with fat, salt has been demonized for decades in the name of heart health. Truth is, you can consider salt—especially Himalayan pink salt—a health-supportive food, in the right amounts. You’d die without sodium, and several studies have found that restricting sodium may not impact the risk of heart disease...

Ashwagandha has been used as a traditional remedy in India as far back as 6000 BC. More recently, this root’s benefits for occasional stress relief have helped it gain favor in the West. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that helps support healthy levels of cortisol, plus it can improve sleep quality....

Your brain burns through an immense amount of energy. That’s why you feel the signs when your power supply is low: memory problems, brain fog and searching for words, to name a few. If you’re wondering how to improve brain health, start with supporting your brain’s need for fuel. The...

Being flexible comes in handy in all sorts of situations. Bad weather keeping you from your morning run outside? No problem, head to the gym instead. Favorite coffee shop closed? Make your own Bulletproof Coffee at home. Took a wrong turn while driving? Simply find another route. Your body’s metabolism...

When you first start the keto diet, one of the first big steps is transitioning out of your sugary morning coffee routine. You have a few choices… You can sip black coffee, if you’re hardcore like that. You can make a mug of traditional Bulletproof Coffee, which keeps you satiated...

The weather changes. You traveled by plane. You lost a night of sleep. And now you’re feeling … blegh. You want to feel your best day in and day out, but sometimes, life has other plans. Fortunately, there are things you can do right now to support and strengthen your...

No matter what you hope to accomplish with your diet, your macronutrients (fat, carbohydrates and protein) come into play. Macro trackers can help you reach your health goals, whether you’re focused on weight management, trying to gain muscle or just want to better control your hunger. Manually calculating the macros...

Statistics show that a third of people reading this do not get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep makes you feel groggy and distracted, and it has long-term effects. Insufficient sleep increases your risk of conditions like: Diabetes Heart disease Depression Hormone imbalances Cancer There are hundreds of other conditions...

Have you ever noticed that you feel wide awake after a late-evening trip through the grocery store? Or, do you have a tendency to wake up between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m. if you’ve had too much to drink the night before? There’s an explanation for those, and other reasons your...

When people feel chronically tired, they are usually under the impression that they need to go to bed earlier. It’s not always that simple, though. A great night’s sleep involves more than just your bedtime. What happens behind the scenes determines how you’ll feel in the morning. Sleep scientist Dr....

Browse the aisles of any drugstore, and you’ll find dozens of powders and pills that promise to melt fat and take off the weight. While there’s no magic pill for weight loss, weight management supplements can make the job easier. These work by speeding up your metabolism and increasing your fat...

Have you noticed that the Bulletproof Diet doesn’t ask you to count calories? That’s because you don’t have to track your macros to lose weight. Ever. Weight loss isn’t a game of eat calories, burn calories. Your body is much more complex than that. There are slim people who can...

First things first, a little myth busting. Chances are, you consider tea as any drink that comes from steeping a plant in hot water. In fact, only leaves from the camellia sinensis plant counts as tea. All other beverages made of steeped plants, like chamomile and nettle, are actually called...